Chapter 5, page 40
"His eyes snapped open, hammered open, and there were things about himself he knew, instantly."
1. Why did the author choose the words 'snapped open'?
2. Why did he continue the sentence by adding the verb 'hammered open'?
Do both phrases have the same meaning? Explain clearly.
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What do you think of the services provided by your local library?
Compare the services to those of another country or to Singapore many years ago - talk to your grandparents or parents!
How effective is the NLB (National Library Board) in promoting reading amongst Singaporeans?
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What do you think of the services provided by your local library?
Compare the services to those of another country or to Singapore many years ago - talk to your grandparents or parents!
How effective is the NLB (National Library Board) in promoting reading amongst Singaporeans?
2nd Page:
Write an e-mail to your friend to invite him to join you in taking part in the Nationwide campaign 'Read! Singapore 2009. (150 words)
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Reflection on Hatchet Debate
Within 1 hour, 39 pupils spoke out and shared some of their thoughts on a given topic and in so doing allowed others to have insight of their own beliefs and values - think of the 'Perfect Home' discussion.
I would like to applaud the 39 individuals for bringing such a professional quality to the debate - all contributed to its success and the 'energy' that resulted from this concerted effort will be converted into greater motivation for 6 Grace.
Please take time to reflect and share your thoughts on the following:
How did this debate affect my perceptions of myself?
In what ways did the debate fit my learning style?
Has it influenced the way I perceive English and Literature?
What did the debate show us about the 'tricks' authors use to captivate the heart and mind of the reader?
I had such pleasure hosting the debate and I felt the true magic of 6 Grace.
I would like to applaud the 39 individuals for bringing such a professional quality to the debate - all contributed to its success and the 'energy' that resulted from this concerted effort will be converted into greater motivation for 6 Grace.
Please take time to reflect and share your thoughts on the following:
How did this debate affect my perceptions of myself?
In what ways did the debate fit my learning style?
Has it influenced the way I perceive English and Literature?
What did the debate show us about the 'tricks' authors use to captivate the heart and mind of the reader?
I had such pleasure hosting the debate and I felt the true magic of 6 Grace.
Please post your thoughts. Thank you.
5 comments:
the words 'snapped open' would
have ment suddenly opened by this he ment that he woke up shocked whilist allmost the same as hammered open but with a slight diffrence.
(havent thought about hammered open)
calvin ho
Snapped open means more of a sudden , his eyes snapped open.Hammered open is a bit similar. but more of shocking.
Ong yan ting...
The writer used the word as it is as if the eyes suddenly open and in very quick matter while hammered is feeling shocked and scared. Although they both have the same meaning of opening the eyes, the expression are different.
-Zhi Xiang. (:
1)The words "snapped open" means to suddenly,quickly open.
2) "hammered" means something forced it open. Quick and sharp.
3)No and yes as one means to open quick,sudden. And the other means something forced it to, open quick and sharp.
Erika Loh
Snapped open means the eye of bryan open suddenly.Hammered open means feeling shocked/scared.In the story in hatchet,bryan eyes hammered open because he felt thirsty,and his face tasted foul and smelly.:)
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